Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Seymour, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Nov 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT 5K Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| TT 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| TT 8K Run | 8K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- TT 5K Run and TT 5K Walk: $25 until Nov 8, then $30 until Nov 24.
- TT 8K Run: $30 until Nov 8, then $35 until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Indiana ($30).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the TT 5K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
956 N O'Brien Street, Seymour, IN 47274
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All resultsTT 5K Walk
TT 5K Run
TT 8K Run
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk?
At the 2024 TT 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 41:49 or better, the top quarter in 44:37, and half the field in 47:17; the last tenth came in after 53:46.
At the 2024 TT 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 27:25 or better, the top quarter in 30:08, and half the field in 35:46; the last tenth came in after 52:47.
At the 2024 TT 8K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 33:21 or better, the top quarter in 39:02, and half the field in 46:05; the last tenth came in after 59:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 41:06 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 42:24 | 44:00 |
| 30-39 | 41:58 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 41:08 | 46:23 |
| 50-59 | 43:05 | 47:09 |
| 60-69 | 45:49 | 43:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 44:37, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 57 percent slower.
- 8K: Faster than most Indiana 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 8K field finished under 39:02, against 41:50 in a typical Indiana 8K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 956 N O'Brien Street, Seymour, IN 47274Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 550 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in Indiana ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 172 runners finished the TT 5K Walk; the median finish was 47:17 and the winner ran 33:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 44:37, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 57 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 956 N O'Brien Street, Seymour, IN 47274.
From the organizers
With your registration and donation of 5 non-perishable food items, you are helping four entities...Girls Inc. of Jackson Co, Provisions, Human Services, & Your Healthy Life Style! A wonderful way to celebrate the day of giving!